Incident Raises Questions About Use of Force Protocols and Officer Conduct
A former Ormond Beach police officer is facing felony battery charges after body camera footage reportedly showed him violently slamming an intoxicated woman’s head into a chair and then to the floor during a DUI investigation. The incident, which left the woman with a gash to her forehead requiring seven sutures, has led to the officer’s resignation and a public apology from the Ormond Beach Police Department.
The incident, discussed on today’s LEO Round Table Podcast, highlights the escalating encounter between former Officer Jacob Cannon and Shanna McCree. McCree had been taken into custody in connection with a suspected DUI crash and was at the police station for a breathalyzer test. During the process, McCree can reportedly be heard insulting Cannon and another officer.
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According to reports, instead of de-escalating the situation, the video appears to show Cannon becoming physical with McCree.
Initial accounts from Cannon to other officers and fire rescue personnel allegedly provided differing stories, with him claiming McCree tried to “charge out the room” or that she “slipped.” However, the body camera footage reportedly contradicts these claims, showing a forceful slam that caused McCree to hit a chair and then the ground.
WATCH:
00:00 Intro
04:35 Cop sues officers following “incompetence” during a pursuit
18:51 Suspect shoots into car with child before being shot at by officer
33:55 Officer faces charges after slamming intoxicated woman’s head into chair
The Ormond Beach Police Department has since released a statement expressing regret for the incident, stating, “This incident does not represent the way we police our community.” Officer Cannon has resigned from the department and is scheduled to appear in court in August to face the felony battery charge.
This case has reignited discussions about use-of-force protocols and officer conduct, particularly when dealing with intoxicated individuals. The outcome of Cannon’s pending court case and any further internal investigations into department procedures remain to be seen.
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